University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas · Public
University of Arkansas admitted 74% of 32,928 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1020–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Arkansas
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Application deadlines
University of Arkansas’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $60 ($65 for international applicants), and University of Arkansas accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Arkansas’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of Arkansas offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
389 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 389 took it, and 32 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Arkansas rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.83 GPA. 26% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $30,008 in-state and $49,032 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,475 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Arkansas’s acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas admitted 74% of applicants: 24,326 of 32,928 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Arkansas’s application deadline?
University of Arkansas uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1020 to 1210, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Arkansas’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 ($65 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of Arkansas accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does University of Arkansas have supplemental essays?
No. University of Arkansas doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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